English word origin

Etymology of assed

From ass + -ed; morphologically parallel with forms such as boned in big-boned, nosed in hard-nosed, and armed in one-armed.

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adj

Having a particular kind of ass or backside. · Adjective intensifier. · bothered; willing to make an effort.

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From ass + -ed; morphologically parallel with forms such as boned in big-boned, nosed in hard-nosed, and armed in one-armed.

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